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Phyllis Krumm Memorial International Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be enrolled as a graduate student at Ohio State in an academic program of study in any field
  • Students must demonstrate excellence in scholarship and an appropriate background for research or study in Europe or China (including the mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and/or Taiwan)
  • Students must be of good character and intend to conduct research or study requiring independent international travel (i.e., unassociated with an organized study abroad group)
  • Preference is given to U.S. citizens, pursuing a career in diplomatic or other governmental international service

A completed application consists of the following:

  1. An abbreviated curriculum vita (listing educational background, completed coursework, professional activities and publications)
  2. A one-page abstract
  3. A 3-5 page statement of research or program of study describing how the Krumm award will contribute to the advancement of your academic goals and objectives
  4. A letter of recommendation from your research advisor
  5. Up-to-date graduate student advising report (PDF available for download via Buckeye Link)
  6. Submit Phyllis Krumm Memorial International Scholarship Application materials

Application deadline: March 24, 2025

Up to three awards will be given to deserving graduate students for research or study in a European country or in China. The award amounts will ranger between $2,000-3,000.

For more information or to ask questions about the applications, please email: oia-grants@osu.edu.